Distraction with Dr. Ned Hallowell

Struggling with distractions in this amped up world? Renowned ADHD expert Dr. Ned Hallowell guides us through stories, guests, tips, calls, and lots of surprises too. If you’re pulled and prodded all day from many directions or tied to your smartphone and apps, this insightful and entertaining journey will help you regain control of your life in a fun and novel way. Give it a listen and … wait, did you see that bird?

ADHD Awareness Month is almost over but we had to share one more mini episode! In this bonus show, Dr. Hallowell answers some of the most frequently asked questions he gets about ADHD. From treatment options to medications and more, you'll gain a clearer understanding of the condition after listening to this episode.

For Dr. Hallowell, having ADHD means anything "boring" can feel like a medical emergency. In fact, you'll never believe what he did back in medical school to escape one "boring dinner" with classmates and professors.

It's a mini Distraction, but it's extra special so it's a little longer than usual!

Do you have a question for Dr. Hallowell? Email it or record a voice memo on your smartphone and send it to connect@distractionpodcast.com. Or leave us a voicemail at 844-55-CONNECT.

We've all been rejected at one time or another, but what do you do if you have a condition that turns those feelings of rejection into an intense and overwhelming pain? Worse yet, what if it's your child that has this condition? Dr. Hallowell offers advice to one Dad whose son is struggling with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and his advice is applicable to all of us. Ned also speaks to a listener with ADHD who has struggled for years to find a sense of inner peace and satisfaction.

Do you have a question for Dr. Hallowell? Email it or record a voice memo on your smartphone and send it to connect@distractionpodcast.com. Or leave us a voicemail at 844-55-CONNECT.

Some days can be harder than others to cross things off your to-do list. That's why you need a plan! Learn how to stay on track with Dr. Hallowell's simple model for self-coaching. Regardless of whether you have ADHD or not, this easy-to-follow guide will keep you on task and moving forward toward your goals.

You can't tell kids with learning differences to "try harder," says Dr. Hallowell, speaking live to educators at the New York State Association of Independent Schools' conference as part of ADHD Awareness Month. Dr. Hallowell discusses the history of learning differences and treatments, and offers some new solutions.

The hustle and bustle of modern life conspires to make many of us feel like we have ADHD, even when we don't. Dr. Hallowell talks about ways to deal with the daily distractions that leave us feeling frantic, forgetful and frustrated, and how to get back to your cool, calm and collected self!

What can we do to combat chronic stress and over-stimulation we face every day? Ned explores – and gives listeners a chance to participate in -- a meditative form of Yoga called Yoga Nidra that carries great health benefits and helps anyone who has challenges staying focused, such as people with ADHD.

On a recent afternoon at The Hallowell Center in NYC, Dr. Hallowell sat down with his wife Sue for a heartwarming conversation about his own ADHD and their marriage. Sue doesn't hold back and gives listeners a clear picture of what it's like to be the only one in their house without ADHD. (Their 3 kids also have ADHD!) She shares her insights and tips for living with and loving someone who has ADHD.